News : MX-5 Club of NSW

Bathurst Motor Festival - Easter 2014

04 May 2014 / Words by Glenn Thomas / Photos by Tony King

Glenn Thomas tells of his experience driving Mt Panorama during the Bathurst Motor Festival

Club Track Day - 27th April 2014

03 May 2014 / Words by David Lawler
Photos by Mark Palmer

Wow, what a great track day! Not too hot, not too cold, no rain, friendly competition, 8 runs, lots of PBs, and even the weather co-operated. Did I mention 8 runs, how good is that!

Gloucester Gateway to Barrington Tops Run

30 April 2014 / Greg Cox

Due to a number of Mid North Coast members attending NatMeet XI in Queensland, it was a smaller than usual contingent of 2 cars that departed Port Macquarie bound for Gloucester. An enjoyable day was had by all, with good company, food, and our Mazda MX-5s.

Nulon Nationals - Buladelah Hillclimb

28 April 2014 / Words by Tony King
Photos by Jasmynne & Ashley of Still Motion Media and by Tara Allen of Tazphotography

The Nulon Nationals series has been designed to allow car clubs from across the eastern seaboard to get together and share their love of motorsport. Round 1 was held on 6th April at the Buladelah hillclimb, with five members of the MX-5 Club of NSW pitting themselves against teams from other clubs.

Next-generation Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-CHASSIS

Next-Generation MX-5

21 April 2014 / Mazda

The New York International Auto Show 2014 is the world premiere of the next-generation Mazda MX-5’s bare chassis.

Mazda MX-5 Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

Mazda MX-5 25th Anniversary Edition

21 April 2014 / Mazda

Created without compromise and dedicated to Mazda MX-5 fans worldwide.

Gorgeous Gorges of the Illawarra

14 April 2014 / Report: Brendan Barr. Photos: Barry Pope, Brendan Barr & Joe Cabello

Long, loping lanes, valley vistas and gorgeous gorges ... what else does a run need?

Kaos Kurri's Social Run to Dooralong Valley

13 April 2014 / Diann Miller

Illawarra Coffee 'n Lies

12 April 2014 / Report Phil Reid; Photos Barry Pope

First meeting for Illawarra 'Coffee ' Lies' ......

Capital Country Cruise

01 April 2014 / Words by Julie Sando, Photos by Brendan Barr, Tony Heathwood & Bryan Shedden

It was the members of Illawarra who struck the Capital Crown, They wandered over hill and dale, they wandered up and down. They loitered here, they loitered there, ‘till they were like to shop, Until at last in sheer despair they sought a comfy drop. "Ere, what’s Banjo’s middle name?" the trivia master did bark. "We protest!" the crowd replied, "this is quite a lark!"

Bruce's Birthday Bash 23rd March 2014

31 March 2014 / Bruce Bettinson

Goulburn & Beyond

30 March 2014 / Adam Walker

MX-5s and Italian Supercars share the Hume Highway

Interstate Challenge at Winton - 23rd March 2014

28 March 2014 / Story - David Lawler, Photos - Neil Choi (AROCA)

A report on the Interstate Challenge track day at Winton

Graeme Lord Workshop

26 March 2014 / Brendan Barr

Getting these classic Mark V, E-type or XJS Jaguars back to pristine condition is Graeme’s passion, or as he puts it, ‘getting paid to do what I enjoy.’

Club Motorkhana Practice Day - 16th March 2014

26 March 2014 / Story - Peter Rodgers, Photos - Bryan Shedden

A first-timers impressions of the recent motorkhana practice day at the Sydney Motor Sport Park skid pan

2013 Presentation and Christmas Lunch

22 March 2014 / Words by Bob Judd, photos by Tony McDonald and Fiona Sheddon

43 members and 5 guests attended the Canberra Chapter’s annual Presentation and Christmas Lunch in mid-December at Grazing Restaurant, Gundaroo. On a brilliant Canberra summer’s day, in what is fast becoming a club tradition, long-time member Paul Beerworth (dare I call him ‘Club Stalwart’?) led a convoy of members over the 50 km or so to Gundaroo in time for the festivities.